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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.72, 38.29 and 25.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.72, 38.29 and 25.64 is: 38.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.72 : 38.29 = 25.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.72/38.29 = 25.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.72x = 38.29 × 25.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.72x = 981.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981.76/25.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.17

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